abbott. davis gained national attention for her hours long speech on the floor of the texas legislature last summer there vying to replace rick perry who is not seeking re-election after 14 years in office. >>> president obama travels to connecticut today to push for an increase in the minimum wage. that's after the president sent congress a $3.9 trillion budget that includes new spending for pre-k programs, job training and about $300 billion to repair the nation's aging infrastructure. republicans say there is no chance it will pass. >>> and abc news poll out this morning shows record support for gay marriage. the dramatic shift in opinion is speed up with 59% of americans now supporting same-sex marriage. just 34% opposed. 81% say businesses should not be allowed to refuse service to gays and lesbians based on religious beliefs as was recently vetoed by that arizona governor in that proposed bill. >>> and sad as it is to say, another mardi gras has wrapped up in new orleans. >> yeah, despi